By Philippians 2:7 might be the most difficult verse to explain simply, but following it, verse 8 is as simple and straightforward as it can be. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.Philippians 2:8 (ESV) Christ Jesus,
Philippians 2:7 simply explained
Jesus was perfectly God when He became a man. He decided to hide His obvious God-ness, and decided to come like a servant, and was born like a normal baby. When Jesus was born, it was God, but like a normal baby. That is about as simple as you can
Philippians 2:6 simply explained
who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped,Philippians 2:6 (ESV) Who is the “who” in the verse? It is Jesus Christ! Verse 5 already prepared us for expecting a glimpse into Jesus’ own mind, which is what verse
Philippians 2:5 simply explained
Although this verse, by itself, doesn’t give the full picture which is given in the surrounding verses, there is a golden principle of Christian living embedded in it. That is the principle of Christ-likeness. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus,Philippians 2:5 We are to be
Philippians 2:4 simply explained
Already Philippians 2:3 has already given us two aids in improving the way we interacting with other people, namely, stop fighting or thinking that you are always right, and consider others more important than yourself. Now, verse 4 adds a third statement, making this a triple dose of the same behavioural medicine.